The Menzies Years
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Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
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A detailed work of Australian political history, The Menzies Years chronicles the long and consequential prime ministership of Robert Gordon Menzies, who dominated Australian politics for nearly two decades across the mid-twentieth century. Brian Carroll presents a thorough account of Menzies' rise to power, his founding of the Liberal Party of Australia, and the sweeping social, economic, and foreign policy decisions that shaped the nation during his tenure. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, the narrative illustrates how Menzies steered Australia through the post-war era, navigating Cold War tensions, rapid economic growth, and a deepening alliance with both Britain and the United States. Carroll's portrait is balanced and richly detailed, capturing both the political genius and the controversies of a leader whose legacy continues to define the conservative tradition in Australian public life.
Author: Brian Carroll
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Cassell Australia
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A detailed work of Australian political history, The Menzies Years chronicles the long and consequential prime ministership of Robert Gordon Menzies, who dominated Australian politics for nearly two decades across the mid-twentieth century. Brian Carroll presents a thorough account of Menzies' rise to power, his founding of the Liberal Party of Australia, and the sweeping social, economic, and foreign policy decisions that shaped the nation during his tenure. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, the narrative illustrates how Menzies steered Australia through the post-war era, navigating Cold War tensions, rapid economic growth, and a deepening alliance with both Britain and the United States. Carroll's portrait is balanced and richly detailed, capturing both the political genius and the controversies of a leader whose legacy continues to define the conservative tradition in Australian public life.